Although not the few system to utilize DigiMask’s face rendering technology, the XBox 360 will be the best yet. Running at much higher resolutions than previous applications like the Sony EyeToy, the 360 will actually have game-worthy models rendered in minutes from the image of a user. The system records a short video clip and [...]

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The Earthrace boat is the super-fast, super-efficient, super-cool speed boat of the future. By changing the shape of the hull from a bowl that bounces over waves to a knife point that just slices through waves, the boat can reach higher speeds with less energy than regular speed boats. With a carbon fiber body and [...]

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A nerd’s conundrum - Enjoy beautiful day outside or watch TV? Now, thanks to the guys at SmartHome.com nerds need not make that troubling decision. This inflatable screen is made of ultrasonically welded PVC and comes with a repair kit and 100 watt speakers. The only thing it lacks? A projector. $899 for the 8′ [...]

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Sony has just started shipping their 50GB Dual-Layer Blu-Ray discs, returning Blu-Ray to the top of the High-Capacity Format wars. Dual-Layer HD-DVDs have been out for a while but only have a capacity of 30GB, just 5GB more than a regular Blu-Ray. To put it all in perspective 50GB means more than four hours of [...]

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With the popularity of cameras in today’s cell phones, it’s no wonder that someone finally found another use for them. The guys over at pyrofersprojects.com have come up with a java program that uses a Nokia’s camera to sense motion and send that data to a PC via bluetooth. Almost as good as the idea, [...]

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For years I’ve had my trusty little webcam watching my place to make sure nothing goes wrong, to let me check on cat when I’m out (sad, I know), and to provide me some sense of security. Now, thanks to SmartHome.com’s Solar Powered Security Camera my webcam might be forced to retire. SmartHome’s camera works [...]

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Bearing a heavy resemblance to the Bluetooth Virtual Keyboard, Digital Information Development’s Laser Piano Keyboard uses two lasers to draw the keyboard and to detect your fingers as they “press” a key. The keyboard can detect chords and emulate a organ, pipe organ, or harpsichord. Yours for $130. VIDEO->

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I saw this on TV about six months ago when it was still in the “development” phase and am glad to see the project come to completion. Pulsetech, a Finnish subsidiary of John Deere has official named this beast the “Oy Walking Machine.” With the ability to shift its weight between any of its 6 [...]

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In the far stretches of the world where water is hard to come by and electricity and refrigeration are even rarer, even basic survival is troublesome, nevermind a military operation. For just this reason, the US Army has just allotted a $750,000 grant to two University of Arizona researchers who have developed an improved gas [...]

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NVIDIA has just announced its latest contribution to the world of graphics systems that I can’t afford - the Quardo Plex. By combining up to eight NVIDIA Quadro FX GPUs into a single system, the Quardo Plex offers more graphics power than most could ever need. BUT that’s not all, by combining up to sixteen [...]

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Although not the first personal submarines, The C-Quester series by U-Boat Worx are probably the nicest. Available in 1 and 2 man models, the C-Quester is capable of diving to 150 feet and can stay submerged for up to two and a half hours thanks to its rechargeable batteries. With options such as sonar, extra [...]

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After the demise of the Concorde I expected the commercial Supersonic Aircraft business to be dead, but thanks to Lockheed Martin I was wrong. Lockheed Martin, under the commission of Supersonic Aerospace International, has begun designing a business jet that can travel at 1,200 mph or Mach 1.6. The Quiet Supersonic Transport will seat [...]

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Thanks to scientists at the National Institute of Advanced Industry, Science and Technology in Japan, we have lost yet another level of privacy. The carpet measures all sorts of information about the user (or walker) by incorporating a thin layer of silicon coupled with electrodes. Everything from weight to age and sex can be detected, [...]

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Available now from ThinkGeek, the Hoverstop Mouse offers a simple solution to a complicated problem. By vibrating after more than 10 seconds of idle time, the mouse reminds you to relax your hand when not using the mouse, releasing the pressure in your wrists that can, over time, lead to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Yours for [...]

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With the seemingly unending supply of new phones on the market today it is hard to find something that truly stands out, but here it is: The CECT A1000 has a nice set of features, touchscreen, 32MB built in flash memory and a TransFlash expansion slot, Audio/Video playback and a 4 MegaPixel camera, as well [...]

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At less than one fifth of a millimeter wide, Seiko Epson’s new fingerprint reader opens up a whole new world of security applications. By utilizing a system that senses minute electrical currents that flow from the user’s finger, Seiko Epson has created a product that could be used virtually anywhere and on any item. Imagine [...]

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I don’t know about you, but I have just about given up on USB hubs due to the fact that, just like power strips, many ports get blocked by bulky devices. Thanks to Buffalo and Brando, the problem is solved. I’m surprised no one has marketed these ideas yet. Rotating Hub ->

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As the start of school approaches, many students find themselves shelling out as much as $300 for Microsoft Office 2003. This Walkthrough will provide an in-depth way to LEGALLY use Microsoft Office for free. I am not ashamed to admit that I have now been using Office for almost a year through this method. Walkthrough [...]

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Remember Maxtor and Seagate’s 1 TB Home Data Storage? Well, as always in the world of technology, the numbers have increased with Logitech’s Teragate. Available in 1 TB, 1.6 TB and 2 TB sizes, the Network Attached Storage devices open up a whole new world of data storage possibilities. The drives can be set [...]

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Sanyo has just released a water resistant 6 Megapixel digital camera with video recording abilities and 5x optical zoom. Extra features include recording to SD cards, 12x digital zoom, and a 2 inch LCD panel. No news on price or availability.

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